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Fiesta Mexicali (Cookbooks and Restaurant Guides)

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There are so many "Mexican Cuisine" books out there that I must admit, I am somewhat jaded when it comes to picking these up. I am glad that I did stop and take a look at this one. SIMPLE, FUN, TASTY AND IT WILL MAKE YOU WANT TO THROW A FIESTA IN YOUR KITCHEN. Easy to follow and prepare recipes of well known Mexican dishes with a definite American flavor. This is not a recipe book on traditional Mexican dishes, but a great blending of cultures north and south of the border that gives you a tasty opportunity to serve really good food that is also pleasing to the eyes. Easy to make Cha Cha Spread (love the name) for quick cracker snacks, Margarita Rumba fruit salad that will have you looking at fruit in a whole new light, Green Chile Chicken Alfredo that will have you dancing in your kitchen are among my favorites. Top it off with a large, cold pitcher of "Pink Cadillac Margarita's" and you have all the makings of a neighborhood block party. Whether you are a seasoned cook or looking for your first outing in preparing Mexican Cuisine, this is the book to own. Let's Eat!!!

I confess I am a serious collector of cookbooks. My first real adventure in Mexican food was in El Paso so I might have had high standards. This book is fantastic. Lots of information for the novice or experienced cook, good resource material and explainations make it thorough. A great and creative cook make it a fantastic addition to your library. The pineapple salsa and the mini chimichangas that can be baked are our family favorites. If you are going to get just one southwestern cookbook, buy this one.

Please don't get me wrong; the book itself is filled with lots of wonderful recipes but it was not as big as I had expected. I guess I just expected a larger book, but regardless it is worth ordering because every recipe I have made from it has turned out superb!!! Highly reccommend it!

Fiesta Mexicali showcases fresh ideas and inventive recipes with an emphasis on light and healthy eating with a very special Mexican-American zest and flavor. From Margarita Rumba; Machaca Mini-Chimichangas; and Incredible Green Chile Stew; to Grilled Carne Asada Tortas with Caramelized Onions; Baja Tacos with Chipotle Ranch Dressing; and Firebreathing Glazed Chipotle Chicken Skewers, Fiesta Mexicali offers highly recommended dishes that would please even the most fervent Mexican cuisine enthusiasts. In addition to an outstanding section devoted to cocktails and fiesta meal time decorating ideas, Fiesta Mexicali is additionally enhanced with a list of resources and a "user friendly" index.

I have been reading Mexican/Southwest cookbooks for years. I own 1, 'The Herb Garden Cookbook' by Lucinda Hutson, wonderful book. 'Fiesta Mexicali' will be the next one, as soon as my tax stimulus check comes:) I just got this from the library, very impressed, easy to read, fun, neat comments, easy recipes with ingredients we can find, craft tips, booze, etc. Fun book, no clue how I missed it all these years but it will be mine soon.

I have been planning a dinner party and this book has been so helpful. It not only gives great recipes, but also decorating tips and ideas for having a mexican party. It will be a great addition to my cookbook collection.

Simple American cuisine with Mexican embellishments: that's the theme of Fiesta Mexicali, a collection of innovative dishes blending Californian with Mexican innovations. From a Raspberry Margarita to Margarita Chicken and Roasted Garlic Chicken Quesadilla, plenty of delightful dishes are packed into an inviting, easily reproduced set of recipes.

I was expecting the border town of Mexacali food. It is anything but. For the price it is more of a colorful small coffee table book. Not very many recipes. It should have a diffferent title.